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Gyorn Gyorn by Shontae Charles, Tote Bag

The Wandjina created the earth and all life upon it, then he created the first human beings: the Gyorn Gyorn people. He then told them to work the land and do well. The Gyorn Gyorns were confused and didn’t understand what the Wandjina wanted from them. The Wandjina was annoyed couldn’t control the Gyorn Gyorn so he travelled back to Wallungunda (Milky Way) to where Idjair was and asked if he could help with the creation. More Wandjinas came back and helped him in all areas of creation. The Gyorn Gyorns became hunters and gathers. They also show the traditional dancing amongst our tribes.

 

Product Description:

100% Cotton

W: 45cm x 36cm 

Categories: MOWANJUM ART AND CULTURE CENTRE

Name: Shontae Charles

Language: Worrora, Nyigina

Community: Mowanjum

Biography:

Shontae Charles was born in Derby in the West Kimberley of Western Australia. She is a young Woddordda and Nykina woman who was grown-up by elder and lawman Donny Woolagoodja and Mildred Mungulu, both renowned artists. Her childhood was therefore rich with stories and culture and learning about Country and watching her extended family painting. Shontae paints the traditional Wandjina stories learnt in her childhood but fills her work with a youthful boldness and simplicity. 

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